Enel X to Power Rome Airport w/22 MW Solar Plant

• Enel X and ADR to deliver a 22MW solar plant to Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome, by 2024, accompanied by a 10MWh storage system and covering an area of 340,000 square metres. A key part of ADR’s goal for zero CO2 emissions by 2030. A significant step to mitigate climate change and relaunch the Italian airport sector.

Enel X will deliver a 22MW solar plant to Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport, scheduled to begin construction by the end of 2023 and be completed in 2024. The plant, located parallel to runway No.3, will cover an area of 340,000 square metres and be complemented with a 10MWh storage system based on second life electric vehicle batteries. This project is part of a larger goal for zero CO2 emissions by 2030 set by Aeroporti di Roma (ADR). Enel X Chief Executive Francesco Venturini said this solar energy plant will be “the largest in Europe”, while ADR Chief Executive Marco Troncone believes this marks a “significant step” in the collaboration between Enel X and ADR to help mitigate climate change and relaunch the Italian airport sector.

What is the Size of Enel X's Solar Plant for Leonardo da Vinci Airport?

• The size of Enel X's solar plant for Leonardo da Vinci Airport will cover an area of 340,000 square metres.
• The 22MW solar plant is expected to be completed in 2024.
• The solar energy plant is set to be "the largest in Europe" according to Enel X Chief Executive Francesco Venturini.
• The solar plant will be complemented by a 10MWh storage system based on second life electric vehicle batteries.
• This project is part of a larger goal for zero CO2 emissions by 2030 set by Aeroporti di Roma (ADR).
• The solar plant is expected to begin construction by the end of 2023.